The outcome of grandiose events on a global scale, as well as changes in the life of an individual, is most often determined by a fatal coincidence of circumstances. However, why does it sometimes seem that all these apparent accidents are aimed at achieving a specific goal, going far beyond the scope of the theory of probability? Is it possible to oppose anything to the faceless force that has subjugated Chance and destroys anyone who dares to challenge it? The heroes of Dmitry Yankovsky’s new novel are trying to answer this question.